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Elemental Analysis for Metals & Alloys by EDXRF / XRF - Metal
Metal alloys are materials made of two or more metals or a metal and another material; therefore, mechanical properties like hardness and strength are attributed to a precise composition or stoichiometry. Chemical analysis is typically used as a basis for classifying metals and alloys, controlling their production processes, or verifying their designation. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is a routine used to identify and classify metals and alloys. Foundries, smelters, and mills, as well as other aspects of the metals industry, are characterized by having continuous production demanding day and night control of both the process and the quality of incoming and outgoing materials. Elemental analysis by EDXRF plays a role in controlling the production processes within these industries. The speed and precision of XRF make it a preferred testing method where high throughput chemical analysis is required to support the production process.EDXRF, a primary type of X-ray fluorescence (XRF), provides quick, multi-element analysis in a wide range of matrices, even in the most challenging sample types. EDXRF systems are easy to use and offer a low cost of ownership. These advantages make Rigaku EDXRF products a reliable choice for many applications.
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Minimized Standards with RPF-SQX Analytical Software
The Rigaku NEX CG II EDXRF is powered by qualitative and quantitative analytical software, RPF-SQX, that features Rigaku Profile Fitting (RPF) technology. The software allows semi-quantitative analysis of almost all sample types without standards – and rigorous quantitative analysis with a few standards. Featuring Rigaku's famous Scatter FP method, the software can automatically estimate the concentration of unobserved low atomic number elements (H to F) and provide appropriate corrections.
RPF-SQX greatly reduces the number of required standards for a given level of calibration fit, as compared to conventional EDXRF analytical software. As standards are expensive and can be difficult to obtain for newly developed materials, the utility of having a NEX CG II spectrometer can significantly lower costs and reduce workload requirements for routine elemental analysis needs.